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Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028. On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

4 in 5 Employees in Singapore Fear Impact of Digitalisation, Turn to Upskilling to Stay Competitive

Four in five (81%) employees are concerned about the impact of digitalisation on jobs and roles in their industry.Most employees (93%) agree there is...

AIA reaffirms focus on wealth protection and management with the reveal of its Wealthbeing by AIA priority for the burgeoning High Net Worth segment

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 January 2022 - AIA Singapore today introduced ' Wealthbeing by AIA' – the pairing of Wealth and Well-being –...

Laos to See Decline in Coffee Exports This Year

Coffee exports are expected to slow for Laos this year as the number of coffee plantations decreases. In 2022, Laos is predicted to export just...

Discovery’s ‘New Taste of Hong Kong’ New Host for Season 2

TLC's 'New Taste of Hong Kong' season 2 answers why so many have made the iconic city their home premiering on January 21Fabio Grangeon,...

WeTV Bets Big on Southeast Asia with New Content Partnership Opportunities

WeTV looks to expand its local partner ecosystems to deliver the best of Asian entertainment to its viewersSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 January 2022 - WeTV,...

Arup empowers youths to chart a sustainable future for Hong Kong with a video competition among local schools

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 18 January 2022 - With sustainable development drawing increasing attention, the eyes of the world have turned to tackling the...